Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SDCM-0116
Organization's ID:
Business 302
Organization:
Study.com, LLC
Location:
Online
Length:
Self-paced. 16 weeks (40 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Foundations of Leadership
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to explore and evaluate the role of leadership in the business environment, by providing students with an understanding of the leadership roles, characteristics of a leader, and leadership styles. This course aligns leadership theories and practices within an organization and in a global business environment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze business leadership management methods, styles and strategies utilized in effective business leadership.
  • Assess leadership practices, controls, communication skills and decision-making skills.
  • Identify the relationship between business leadership and management in business.
  • Evaluate leadership in international and culturally diverse business environments.
  • Describe how leaders resolve workplace conflict in a business setting.
  • Identify the ethical, legal, and social responsibilities in leadership management.
  • Understand and evaluate the characteristics and the role of leadership in the business environment.

General Topics:

  • Basics of leadership in the workplace
  • Leadership styles and traits
  • Leadership and management functions
  • Effective leadership and leadership theories
  • Decision-making in leadership and business
  • Communication in leadership
  • Ethical, social and legal responsibilities of leadership
  • Leading work groups and teams
  • Managing conflict and conflict resolution
  • International business leadership
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials